NFPA 4: Fire Protection Integrated Testing Within The Data Center Don Cleaver 4/10/2018 9:14:00 AM View Count 2943 The fire protection apparatus within a data center is a complex array of systems performing various functions and must operate in synergy if and when a fire emergency occurs. NFPA™ 4 provides a “Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System Testing”. Read More
Complying with Florida's Generator Mandate for Assisted Living Facilities Don Cleaver 10/16/2017 6:48:00 AM View Count 2700 The Florida Department of Elder Affairs has mandated a Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan requiring emergency environmental control for assisted living facilities in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. This emergency rule establishes a process for the Department of Elder Affairs to ensure that licensees of assisted living facilities develop and implement plans that ensure ambient temperatures will be maintained at or below 80 degrees Fahrenheit or less for a minimum of ninety-six (96) hours in the ... Read More
Performing Construction or Maintenance Inside an Operating Data Center Don Cleaver 3/17/2017 10:05:00 AM View Count 3836 Minimizing loss of critical buss due to human error while working within an active data center. Read More
R-407c: Assisting Data Center Managers Reduce Maintenance Cost Due to Escalating Price of Refrigerant R-22 Don Cleaver 2/16/2017 7:10:00 AM View Count 3781 The cost of R-22 will continue to rise until its end of life in 2020, thus data center managers should look at R-407c as a viable alternative in reducing maintenance costs. Read More
Room Pressurization: The Other Component of a Data Center's Clean Agent Fire Protection System Don Cleaver 1/24/2017 9:18:00 AM View Count 5282 The primary component of a clean agent fire protection system is the clean agent discharge equipment which is coupled with the second component, the physical room. While preventative maintenance service will ensure the operation of the clean agent discharge equipment, have you checked the integrity of the physical room being protected? Read More
How Important Is Your Contractor’s Data Center Experience? Don Cleaver 12/8/2016 10:33:00 AM View Count 4727 With the elevated potential for human error, Contractors should be vetted as well as the technicians performing the work. The SOW (Scope of Work) for a given task should be identified prior to the commencement of the work. The SOW can be broken down into 3 basic categories; 1) construction, 2) scheduled preventive maintenance, and 3) emergency service. Read More
Installation and Service of the Liebert High Density XD™ Data Center Cooling Systems Don Cleaver 10/25/2016 5:26:00 AM View Count 5452 With equipment and applications that carry significant importance, it is highly recommended to find designers and contractors who have prior installation experience with Liebert High Density XD™ system within a data center environment. The XD™ system is just one component of the entire data center environmental support system and proper integration into the overall room design such as containment, fire protection interface, emergency generator backup and placement of XD™ air handlers for max... Read More
Common Issues with Data Center Hurricane Readiness Adam Johnson 10/4/2016 10:17:00 AM View Count 3757 With the heart of hurricane season upon us, proper hurricane procedures and best practices for your facility are crucial. Do you know how your equipment will operate under extreme conditions? Read More
The Dangers of Counterfeit Refrigerants in Data Centers Adam Johnson 9/26/2016 11:00:00 AM View Count 3808 The shortened production life of Ozone Depleting refrigerants such as R-22 is resulting in the use of propane and other counterfeit refrigerants putting data centers and other mission critical facilities at risk. Read More
Particulate and Gaseous Contamination Guidelines for Data Centers Don Cleaver 8/24/2016 5:59:00 AM View Count 3771 ASHRAE guidelines assisting data center managers in their duty to monitor and control the dust and other gaseous contaminants inside their facilities. Read More